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Unleash Your Potential: Sustainable Futures
University of BristolLearn about the sustainability challenges of the modern world, and make a positive contribution to society.
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Nutrition for Health and Sustainability
EIT FoodLearn what makes up a healthy, sustainable diet and how certain food types can help to treat and prevent disease.
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Learning for a Sustainable Future
The University of EdinburghJoin a personal and professional global learning journey towards a sustainable future. What on Earth could be more important?
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Sustainability Through Film
Into FilmEngage and empower your students when teaching sustainability, using film analysis and basic filmmaking principles.
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Transforming Urban Mobility: Introduction to Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities
UCL (University College London)Discover the different dimensions of sustainable urban mobility, including the Avoid-Shift-Improve (ASI) framework.
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Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP26
The University of EdinburghExplore global issues during COP26 and be part of the call for collective action. What on Earth could be more important?
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Compassion in Fashion: Sustainability and the Global Fur Trade 同理新时尚：可持续发展与全球皮草贸易
ACTAsiaLearn how fashion designers and businesses can make more compassionate choices to build fur-free, sustainable fashion brands.
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Environmental Justice
UEA (University of East Anglia)Understand how climate change, biodiversity loss and deforestation affect people, exploring justice in environment management.
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Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Hanken School of EconomicsWhat are the Sustainable Development Goals and how will we achieve them? Learn how you can work towards the United Nations’ SDGs.
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Effective Policymaking to Build the Impact Economy
British CouncilLearn how to develop policy that supports businesses to respond to pressing challenges and create an inclusive and fair economy.
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Renewable Energy: Achieving Sustainability through Bioenergy
University of LeedsUnderstand the principles of bioenergy and learn how to harness this form of renewable energy to achieve sustainability.
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Sustainable Fashion Ecologies: Sustainable Practices Across the Fashion Ecosystem
Parsons School of DesignExplore the fashion industry’s global ecosystems and how your interactions can help promote sustainable growth.
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Transforming Urban Mobility: Components of Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities
UCL (University College London)Examine how different types of public transport can be employed to make urban transport more sustainable.
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Sustainable Luxury Fashion
Condé Nast CollegeCan luxury fashion brands be sustainable? Find out how the rising demand for sustainability is causing big changes in fashion.
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Sustainable Construction and Development
Chartered Institute of Building AcademyGain valuable insight into sustainable construction and development, and learn best practices from sustainability initiatives.
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Achieving Sustainable Development
Trinity College DublinExplore the challenges of sustainable development. See the impact of UN Sustainable Development Goals on real people.
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Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Action
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)Discover the principles and practices of sustainable development, and how to bring them to life in humanitarian organisations.
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An Introduction to Leading with Kindness and Compassion in Health and Social Care
The King's FundDevelop your understanding of how to lead with compassion and kindness within the health and social care sectors.
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Global Education for Teachers
UCL (University College London)Discover key issues in global citizenship education and learn how to prepare your students for the global challenges of tomorrow.
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An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: SiD Theory I
Except Integrated SustainabilityUnderstand how the Symbiosis in Development (SiD) framework helps you create the foundations of a sustainable society.
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Placemaking and Public Space Design: Unlocking Design Potential
Luleå University of TechnologyDiscover climate’s impact on urban planning, and how to analyse it when creating residential and tourist spaces.
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Design Thinking for Sustainable Development
WintecLearn how to use Design Thinking principles to develop innovative and user-centric solutions to complex issues of sustainability.
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Concepts in Sustainable Development: An Introduction to the Key Issues
University of LeicesterExplore some of the key issues in sustainability, tackling the big questions with examples from around the world.
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Leading Sustainable Communities and Organisations
The Mind LabDo you want to play a role in a sustainable future? Expand your knowledge and discover tools to help you lead sustainable change.
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Tackling Environmental Challenges for a Sustainable Future
University of YorkDiscover how environmental research can inform how we respond to and solve the major global environmental issues of today.
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Transforming Urban Mobility: Governing the Transformation to Sustainable Systems
EIT Urban MobilityDiscover the top methods for governing a sustainable urban mobility plan and strategy (SUMPS) that boosts a city’s prospects.
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English Language Learning Through Sustainability
University of OtagoAre you an EAL student interested in sustainability? Develop your vocabulary to effectively communicate sustainability issues.
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Ocean Science in Action: Addressing Marine Ecosystems and Food Security
National Oceanography CentreExplore how innovative marine technologies can tackle the challenges of the sustainable management of marine ecosystems
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Fashion's Future: The Sustainable Development Goals
Fashion RevolutionExplore the fashion industry’s impact on people and planet, what the Sustainable Development Goals are, and the link between them.
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Placemaking and Public Space Design: Unlocking Tourist Destinations
Luleå University of TechnologyWhat makes a top tourist destination? Discover what gives a destination ‘place potential’ and build skills for working in tourism.
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Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Practical application of the SiD method
Except Integrated SustainabilityApply the SiD integrated sustainable development framework to map and understand complex systems and drive sustainable change.
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Sport for Sustainable Development: Designing Effective Policies and Programmes
The International Platform on Sport and DevelopmentExplore the ways in which sport can actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and other objectives.
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Fashion Sustainability: Shaping Fashion’s Future
Institut Français de la Mode (IFM)Discover why sustainability in fashion matters and how to create a strategy to build sustainability in the industry.
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Social Enterprise: Growing a Sustainable Business
Minca VenturesLearn how to grow a sustainable social enterprise in this free online course.
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Fashion Values: Nature
London College of FashionUnderstand biodiversity in the context of fashion and create a plan for fashion that protects Earth’s ecosystems.
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Introduction to Business Management
King's College LondonDiscover how to manage people, money and information, and gain confidence and insight into your own management style.
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Upcycling: From Green Ideas to Starting a Business
Minca VenturesExplore the concept of upcycling, its link to sustainable development, and how you can start your own upcycling business.
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Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Action
Deakin UniversityCultivate the skills and the knowledge required in to responding to national and international emergencies by studying a humanitarian assistance action course.
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Sustainability and Green Logistics: An Introduction
Coventry UniversityExplore the principles of sustainability and understand how to create more sustainable logistics and procurement practices.
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Business Futures: Sustainable Business Through Green HR
RMIT UniversityGet an introduction to how HR, specifically Green HR, can help create a business that’s environmentally friendly.
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Energy Systems Integration: An Introduction
EIT InnoEnergyDiscover innovative sustainable energy systems solutions and explore an integrated perspective on the energy market.
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Master of Business Administration (Sustainable Tourism)
Coventry UniversityDevelop the knowledge and skills in key sustainable tourism and business management approaches and understand how to apply them to the industry, destinations and policy agencies.
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Transport Systems: Global Issues and Future Innovations
University of LeedsDiscover how the transport sector can develop infrastructures that meet the needs of a 21st century population.
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Exploring Sustainable Living and Loving with Mogli
Tommy HilfigerEmbrace green living and learn how to adopt a more mindful and environmentally-friendly lifestyle with singer and activist, Mogli.
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Tourism Policy and Planning
Nankai UniversityGain an introduction to tourism policy and planning in the global tourism industry and discover the sustainable tourism process.
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Systems Thinking for Sustainability: Complex Systems Analysis
Except Integrated SustainabilityDiscover tools for complex systems analysis and design that will guide your work towards a more sustainable future.
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International Culture and Tourism Management
Nankai UniversityExplore the roles of culture, globalisation and China’s rise in global tourism, and discover the impact on tourism management.
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Pathways to Property: Starting Your Career in Real Estate
University of ReadingDo you have the curiosity and creativity for a career in the world of property?
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Earth Monitoring
EUMETSATExplore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are helping to advance Earth monitoring.
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Introduction to Sustainable Bioeconomy
University of PadovaDiscover what the bioeconomy is and how recent innovations in Europe’s forest-based sectors affect the drive for sustainability.
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New Energy Technologies: Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
Grenoble Ecole de ManagementExplore the development of new energy technologies and discover key energy challenges with this online course.
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How to Develop Soft Skills for Sustainability
Ubiquity UniversityUnderstand the importance of soft skills and how to use them to align today’s global workplace with the UN SDGs.
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Sustainable Cities: Governing Urban Adaptation Under Climate Change
University of GroningenDiscover expert governance strategies for preparing urban areas to face the challenges posed by climate change.
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Fashion Management: Create Your Own Sustainable Brand
Institut Français de la Mode (IFM)Develop your fashion management and entrepreneurial skills across marketing, product development, branding, and sustainability.
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Humanitarian Action, Response and Relief
Coventry UniversityUnderstand both the principles and practicalities of humanitarian response and learn about disaster management.
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Development and Planning in African Cities: Exploring theories, policies and practices from Sierra Leone
UCL (University College London)As African cities grow, learn how development and planning help urban actors to make cities just and sustainable for all.
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A Nutritional Approach to Agriculture and Food Security
University of LeedsDevelop skills to apply and evaluate innovative solutions that place nutrition at the heart of a sustainable food system.
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Build a Leading Innovation Strategy
EFQMDiscover how to drive business improvement through innovation in this innovation management course, drawing on the EFQM Model.
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Social Innovation in South Korea
Hanyang UniversityLearn the key concepts and best practices in the field of social innovation, focusing on social entrepreneurs in South Korea.
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Medical Equipment Donations to Low Resource Settings
St George's, University of LondonLearn how to plan a medical equipment donation to a low-resource setting that's appropriate, sustainable, and has a real impact.
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Fashion Business
Institut Français de la Mode (IFM)Upskill in fashion management for work in fashion marketing, branding, product development, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
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China’s Role in Global Tourism Development
Nankai UniversityUnderstand the recent history of tourism in China and explore global tourism trends including medical tourism and smart tourism.
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MSc Disaster Management and Resilience
Coventry UniversityExplore the issues of managing risk and responding to disasters, food insecurity and conflict.
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International Logistics
Coventry UniversityExplore the importance of international logistics and develop your understanding of logistics management at a strategic level.
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The Future of Fashion and Media with Condé Nast
Condé Nast CollegeGain expert insights into the fashion and media industry from Condé Nast and discover how brands evolve to meet consumer demands.
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Technology Entrepreneurship: How to Start a New Venture
University of TwenteFind out how to recognise, develop and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities. Start your own entrepreneurial venture.
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Climate Change and Resilience in Food Systems
University of LeedsLearn new research-led strategies designed to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture and food systems.
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International Culture and Tourism Management: Cultural Heritage and Tourism Management
Nankai UniversityExplore the history of cultural tourism and heritage tourism. Learn about tourism management at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Global Health Governance: Addressing Globalization and Health Inequities
St George's, University of LondonExplore global health governance and the challenges facing healthcare workers and policymakers.
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Sustainable Energy Access for Communities
UCL (University College London)Discover energy access options to help communities move towards a renewable energy future.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hospitality: Challenges and Business Opportunities
Swiss Education GroupExplore how AI has the potential to revolutionise the international hospitality industry and the challenges of digitalisation.
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Climate Change: Solutions
University of ExeterExplore the potential solutions to climate change and how they relate to the UN's sustainable development goals.
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Developing Literacy: A Journey from Still Image to Film
Into FilmLearn to use still and moving imagery to develop literacy skills, with this online course for teachers, in association with Tate.
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The Right to Education: Breaking Down the Barriers
The University of GlasgowHow can we support those who are marginalised and excluded from education? Does education for all, mean all?
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The Challenge of Clean Growth and Clean Cities
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityDiscover technologies for clean growth, consider clean growth strategy and explore the skills required to meet clean city targets.
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Understanding Gender Inequality
University of ExeterGender inequality is a key challenge in society. Explore its causes and consequences and consider the ways you can overcome it.
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Entrepreneurship in Nonprofits
University of BaselTake a look at the world of social entrepreneurship and familiarize yourself with new concepts and methods of entrepreneurship.
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Revolutionising the Food Chain with Technology
EIT FoodExplore how technology and digitalisation can change how the food system operates, reducing waste and environmental pressures.
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Green Travel and Climate Change: An Introduction to Low Carbon Road Transport
CenexFind out the impact of road transport on carbon emissions and climate change, and how low carbon transport technologies can help.
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Higher Education 4.0: Certifying Your Future
Dublin City UniversityExplore what the future holds for higher education and discover the new educational models and pathways for 21st Century learners.
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Why Does Media Matter for Development?
UEA (University of East Anglia)Explore how the media can help to tackle poverty and inequality all around the world.
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Become an HR Manager
A career in human resources management is focused around people skills – whether it’s recruiting and developing staff, overseeing strategy or managing the HR department. Start your HR career with short online human resources courses from top universities.
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The Power of Data in Health and Social Care
University of StrathclydeDiscover the power of data for individuals and organisations working in health and social care.
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Food Safety and Nutrition: A Global Approach to Public Health
University of LeedsUnderstand global food security issues and learn about research designed to tackle food safety and nutrition challenges.
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The Future of Life
FutureLearnExplore the threats facing human civilisation on Earth and discover the possible ways that we could colonise other planets.
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Making Climate Adaptation Happen: Governing Transformation Strategies for Climate Change
University of GroningenExplore how adaptive governance could help policymakers plan for and manage sudden environmental changes.
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Teaching Digital Skills for Sustainable Education
The Mind LabImprove your teaching capabilities by exploring digital and collaborative teaching practices for more future-focused education.
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Creativity and Innovation: Their Role in Becoming an Entrepreneur
Coventry UniversityAdopt a creative mindset in order to develop your business idea and overcome resistance to innovation.
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Agile Leadership and Management
The Open UniversityDevelop Agile Leadership skills to support your professional development and benefit your organisation and teams.
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Become an Entrepreneur
Want to learn how to start your own business? Or bring new ideas and energy to your current organisation? Develop key entrepreneurial skills with short online entrepreneurship courses from top universities and business schools.
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Ethical Management and Decision Making
The University of LawGet to grips with how to manage ethically with this MOOC developed by the University of Law Business School.
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Customer Experience Design for Customer Success: Ensuring Customer Success
FutureLearnLearn how to build better customer relationships to ensure long-term business success.
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Business Ethics: An Introduction to Ethics for Business Leaders
Dublin City UniversityIdentify the role that business ethics plays within a working environment with Dublin City University.
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Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby
University of DerbyLearn to establish a new relationship with nature to help improve your wellbeing and tackle larger issues such as climate change.
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How to Become an Entrepreneur: From Design Thinking to SWOT Analysis
Coventry UniversityGain expert knowledge in developing and evaluating your own business opportunity in a range of entrepreneurial environments.
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Improving the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents: from Evidence to Action
London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineConsider the latest data, priorities and debates about the health of mothers, children and adolescents in this free online course.